G3D Mark is a standard benchmark that measures graphics performance in real-world gaming scenarios. It simplifies comparing cards from different brands, where higher scores directly correlate with better fps and smoother gaming experiences.

Head-to-Head Verdict, Benchmarks, Value & Long-Term Outlook

This comparison brings together gaming FPS, raw graphics performance, VRAM, feature set, power efficiency, pricing context, and long-term value so you can see which GPU actually makes more sense.

Radeon RX 5500 XT

2019

Why buy it

✅Costs $801 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 406.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.6 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Trade-offs

❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 180mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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402.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 45.6 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Radeon RX 5500 XT

2019

Tesla P4

2016

Why buy it

✅Costs $801 less on MSRP ($199 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Delivers 406.8% more G3D Mark for each dollar spent, at 45.6 vs 9.0 G3D/$ ($199 MSRP vs $1,000 MSRP).
✅Access to a newer frame-generation stack with FSR Frame Generation (2023).
✅100% more VRAM for high-resolution textures and newer games (8 GB vs 4 GB).
✅More future proof: RDNA 1.0 (2019−2020) on 7nm with a newer platform for upcoming games.

Why buy it

✅Draws 75W instead of 130W, a 55W reduction.
✅Measures 168mm instead of 180mm, a 12mm shorter card that is more SFF-friendly.

Trade-offs

❌73.3% higher power demand at 130W vs 75W.

Trade-offs

❌Less VRAM, with 4 GB vs 8 GB for high-resolution textures and newer games.
❌No equivalent frame-generation stack like FSR Frame Generation (2023).
❌Poor future-proofing: 2016-era hardware with 4 GB of VRAM is already a legacy-tier option for modern games.
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402.5% HIGHER MSRP
$1,000 MSRPvs$199 MSRP
❌Lower G3D Mark per dollar, at 9.0 vs 45.6 G3D/$ ($1,000 MSRP vs $199 MSRP).

Quick Answers

So, is Radeon RX 5500 XT better than Tesla P4?

Yes. Radeon RX 5500 XT is clearly the better overall GPU here. You are also looking at 9,080 vs 9,004 in G3D Mark. On top of that, Radeon RX 5500 XT is a 2019 card with FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation, while Tesla P4 is a 2016 model from an older generation with no meaningful modern upscaling stack. So this is not really a tight same-tier comparison. It is more a modern card against an older, weaker alternative.

Which one is more future-proof for 2026 and beyond?

Radeon RX 5500 XT is the more future-proof choice for 2026 and beyond. You are getting a newer 2019 generation instead of 2016, more VRAM at 8 GB instead of 4 GB, better upscaling support with FSR Upscaling / FSR 4 (2025) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack and better frame-generation support with FSR Frame Generation (2023) instead of no meaningful modern upscaling stack, and a 7nm process instead of 16nm. That extra memory headroom makes it the safer pick for newer games, heavier textures, and higher settings over time.

Which one is the smarter buy today, not just the cheaper card?

Radeon RX 5500 XT can still make sense if you find it at the right price, especially around $199 MSRP. Radeon RX 5500 XT is still the smarter buy for most people, though, because the raw performance is close while the overall package is cleaner. Radeon RX 5500 XT is about $801 cheaper on MSRP at $199 MSRP versus $1,000 MSRP, and you are getting 0.8% higher G3D Mark. Moving to $199 MSRP gets you newer hardware, and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Is Tesla P4 still worth buying for gaming in 2026?

Yes. Tesla P4 is still a strong gaming card in 2026: it is still comfortable for 1080p and decent for 1440p, though 4K is more situational. Price is really the swing factor here. If you find it at or below $1,000 MSRP, it remains a very sensible buy. Radeon RX 5500 XT is still the safer recommendation for most fresh builds because it offers a cleaner overall package with newer hardware and FSR upscaling + limited Frame Generation.

Games Benchmarks

Real-world benchmarks and performance projections based on comprehensive hardware analysis and comparative metrics. Values represent expected performance on High/Ultra settings at 1080p, 1440p, and 4K. Modeled using a Ryzen 7 9800X3D reference profile to minimize specific CPU bottlenecks.

Note: Performance behavior can vary per game. Specific architectures may perform better or worse depending on game engine optimizations and API implementation.

Radeon RX 5500 XT Benchmark Check

Tesla P4 Benchmark Check

Path of Exile 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
1080p
low	129 FPS	103 FPS
medium	113 FPS	89 FPS
high	99 FPS	72 FPS
ultra	83 FPS	43 FPS
1440p
low	117 FPS	90 FPS
medium	96 FPS	79 FPS
high	81 FPS	57 FPS
ultra	70 FPS	33 FPS
4K
low	66 FPS	28 FPS
medium	59 FPS	27 FPS
high	41 FPS	18 FPS
ultra	36 FPS	15 FPS

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Path of Exile 2

Path of Exile 2

Counter-Strike 2

Preset	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
1080p
low	135 FPS	219 FPS
medium	102 FPS	177 FPS
high	73 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	48 FPS	109 FPS
1440p
low	91 FPS	159 FPS
medium	63 FPS	128 FPS
high	47 FPS	104 FPS
ultra	35 FPS	80 FPS
4K
low	43 FPS	92 FPS
medium	33 FPS	73 FPS
high	27 FPS	61 FPS
ultra	20 FPS	45 FPS

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Counter-Strike 2

Counter-Strike 2

League of Legends

Preset	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
1080p
low	409 FPS	405 FPS
medium	327 FPS	324 FPS
high	272 FPS	270 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	203 FPS
1440p
low	306 FPS	304 FPS
medium	245 FPS	243 FPS
high	204 FPS	203 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	152 FPS
4K
low	204 FPS	203 FPS
medium	163 FPS	162 FPS
high	136 FPS	135 FPS
ultra	102 FPS	101 FPS

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League of Legends

League of Legends

Valorant

Preset	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
1080p
low	373 FPS	193 FPS
medium	317 FPS	159 FPS
high	262 FPS	143 FPS
ultra	204 FPS	110 FPS
1440p
low	306 FPS	134 FPS
medium	245 FPS	114 FPS
high	196 FPS	103 FPS
ultra	153 FPS	79 FPS
4K
low	151 FPS	80 FPS
medium	118 FPS	64 FPS
high	104 FPS	52 FPS
ultra	88 FPS	38 FPS

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Technical Specifications

Side-by-side comparison of Radeon RX 5500 XT and Tesla P4

Radeon RX 5500 XT

The Radeon RX 5500 XT is manufactured by AMD. It was released in December 12 2019. It features the RDNA 1.0 architecture. The core clock ranges from 1607 MHz to 1845 MHz. It has 1408 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 130W. Manufactured using 7 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,080 points. Launch price was $169.

Tesla P4

The Tesla P4 is manufactured by NVIDIA. It was released in September 13 2016. It features the Pascal architecture. The core clock ranges from 886 MHz to 1114 MHz. It has 2560 shading units. The thermal design power (TDP) is 75W. Manufactured using 16 nm process technology. G3D Mark benchmark score: 9,004 points.

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Graphics Performance

The Radeon RX 5500 XT scores 9,080 and the Tesla P4 reaches 9,004 in the G3D Mark benchmark — just a 0.8% difference, making them near-identical in rasterization performance. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is built on RDNA 1.0 while the Tesla P4 uses Pascal, both on 7 nm vs 16 nm. Shader units: 1,408 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 2,560 (Tesla P4). Raw compute: 5.196 TFLOPS (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 5.704 TFLOPS (Tesla P4). Boost clocks: 1845 MHz vs 1114 MHz.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
G3D Mark Score	9,080	9,004
Architecture	RDNA 1.0	Pascal
Process Node	7 nm	16 nm
Shading Units	1408	2560+82%
Compute (TFLOPS)	5.196 TFLOPS	5.704 TFLOPS+10%
Boost Clock	1845 MHz+66%	1114 MHz
ROPs	32	64+100%
TMUs	88	160+82%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Advanced Features (DLSS/FSR)

A critical advantage for the Radeon RX 5500 XT is support for FSR Frame Generation. This allows it to generate entire frames using AI/Algorithms, essentially doubling the frame rate in CPU-bound scenarios or heavy ray-tracing titles. The Tesla P4 lacks specific hardware/driver support for this native frame generation tier.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
Upscaling Tech	FSR Upscaling / FSR 4	Upscaling support
Frame Generation	FSR Frame Generation	Not Supported
Ray Reconstruction	No	No
Low Latency	AMD Anti-Lag	Standard

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Video Memory (VRAM)

The Radeon RX 5500 XT comes with 8 GB of VRAM, while the Tesla P4 has 4 GB. The Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 100% more capacity, crucial for higher resolutions and texture-heavy games. Bus width: 128-bit vs 256-bit.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
VRAM Capacity	8 GB+100%	4 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Bus Width	128-bit	256-bit+100%
L2 Cache	2 MB	2 MB

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Display & API Support

DirectX support: 12.1 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 12.1 (Tesla P4). Vulkan: 1.2 vs 1.4. OpenGL: 4.6 vs 4.6. Maximum simultaneous displays: 4 vs 0.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
DirectX	12.1	12.1
Vulkan	1.2	1.4+17%
OpenGL	4.6	4.6
Max Displays	4	0

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Media & Encoding

Hardware encoder: VCN 2.0 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs NVENC 6.0 (Tesla P4). Decoder: VCN 2.0 vs PureVideo HD VP6. Supported codecs: MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9 (Tesla P4).

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
Encoder	VCN 2.0	NVENC 6.0
Decoder	VCN 2.0	PureVideo HD VP6
Codecs	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP9	MPEG-2,H.264,HEVC,VP8,VP9

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Power & Dimensions

The Radeon RX 5500 XT draws 130W versus the Tesla P4's 75W — a 53.7% difference. The Tesla P4 is more power-efficient. Recommended PSU: 450W (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 500W (Tesla P4). Power connectors: 8-pin vs PCIe-powered. Card length: 180mm vs 168mm, occupying 2 vs 1 slots. Typical load temperature: 75°C vs 75°C.

Feature	Radeon RX 5500 XT	Tesla P4
TDP	130W	75W-42%
Recommended PSU	450W-10%	500W
Power Connector	8-pin	PCIe-powered
Length	180mm	168mm
Height	110mm	53mm
Slots	2	1-50%
Temp (Load)	75°C	75°C
Perf/Watt	69.8	120.1+72%

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Value Analysis

The Radeon RX 5500 XT launched at $199 MSRP, while the Tesla P4 launched at $1000. The Radeon RX 5500 XT costs 80.1% less ($801 savings) on MSRP. Performance per dollar on MSRP (G3D Mark / MSRP): 45.6 (Radeon RX 5500 XT) vs 9.0 (Tesla P4) — the Radeon RX 5500 XT offers 406.7% better value. The Radeon RX 5500 XT is the newer GPU (2019 vs 2016).